The youth soccer teams are donating food, gifts and time to help 15 families in the Auburn School District, according to Valinda Horstman, event coordinator. Teams are working together with Communities in Schools of Auburn to help identify families in Auburn schools who need food and gifts this Christmas season.

"Autumn McCartan, site coordinator at Cascade Middle School for Communities in Schools of Auburn, has been a great resource for us." Horstman said. "She and her team of coordinators are already in the schools and have a program in place to identify families who need help this holiday season with food and gifts."

Communities in Schools of Auburn, originally called the Auburn School Lunch Fund, was established in 1985 by caring community members. CIS Auburn surrounds students with a community of support empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

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